To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibition on using credit checks for employment decisions. It relies on compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Employment.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Employers could face higher barriers.
Key Provisions
- Requires prohibition on using credit checks for employment decisions.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibition on using credit checks for employment decisions.
Key Policy Areas
Employment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires prohibition on using credit checks for employment decisions.
Policy Domains
Title I — Equal Employment for All Act of 2025
Identified Costs
- Employers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Cohen (for himself, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Mullin, …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Labor
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